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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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